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Aphyllon
Also called Cancer Root, Broomrapes
Aphyllon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae. All Aphyllon species are obligate root parasites, taking nutrients from others rather than performing photosynthesis. They can be found in North and South America, with many species occurring in California, USA.
Chaparral broomrape · California broomrape · Flat-top broomrape · Clustered broomrape · Louisiana broomrape · Parish's broomrape · Conifer broomrape · Oneflowered broomrape · Rock Creek broomrape · Hillside broomrape
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